different
gb/dˈɪfɹənt/ us/dˈɪfɹənt/
A2
Engels
~ 200
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
adjective
A2
property
1
Not the same as something else
Not the same as someone or something else.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is different from [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use 'different than' instead of 'different from' in British English, where 'different from' is preferred.
Synoniemen
distinct (More formal; emphasizes clear separation or uniqueness.)
|
unlike (Often used in comparisons to stress dissimilarity.)
Antoniemen
similar (Indicates having many things in common or being alike.)
|
same (Indicates no difference between the two items.)
Woordcombinaties
very different
|completely different
|look different
|different from
|different kind
Thema's
comparison
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Her style is very different from mine.
- This book is completely different from the movie.
- He looks different after his haircut.
- They have very different opinions on politics.
- The climate here is quite different from what I'm used to.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- My bag is different from yours.
- This food is different from that food.
- He is different from his brother.
- The weather today is different from yesterday.
- Our houses are different.
adjective
B1
property
2
Unusual or special compared to normal
Not usual; special or strange in some way.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is different
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'not the same as' when the emphasis is actually on novelty or uniqueness rather than direct comparison.
Synoniemen
unusual (Highlights being uncommon or rare.)
|
unique (Emphasizes being one of a kind.)
Antoniemen
ordinary (Common and not special.)
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normal (Usual and expected.)
Woordcombinaties
feel different
|seem different
|something different
Thema's
description
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- I want to try something different for dinner tonight.
- She has a very different way of thinking.
- This design feels different from the others we've seen.
- He seemed different after the holiday.
- Let's do something different this weekend.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Let's eat something different today.
- She looks different with short hair.
- This game is different and fun.
- He feels different today.
- We will go somewhere different tomorrow.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
different
IPA
GB/dˈɪfɹənt/
US/dˈɪfɹənt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
dif - fer - ent (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (dif)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: different
Woordfamilie
Core family
difference
noun A2
differently
adverb A2
Negative and opposite forms
same
adjective A1
Advanced or less common
differentiate
verb B2
differentiation
noun B2
Uitdrukkingen
different from
1/dˈɪfɹənt fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase
Not the same as something else
Used to say that two things are not the same.
Voorbeelden
- Her taste in music is different from mine.
- This fabric is different from what we ordered.
in a different light
1/ˈɪn ə dˈɪfɹənt lˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
See something in another way
To understand something in a new or changed way.
Voorbeelden
- After hearing his story, I saw him in a different light.
- Traveling alone made me see my hometown in a different light.
world of difference
1/wˈɚld əv dˈɪfɹəns/
fixed phrase
informal
A very big difference
A very big change or difference between things.
Voorbeelden
- It makes a world of difference when you get enough sleep.
- There's a world of difference between knowing the path and walking it.
make a difference
1/mˈeɪk ə dˈɪfɹəns/
fixed phrase
Cause an important change
To have an important effect on a situation.
Voorbeelden
- Your help really made a difference in finishing on time.
- Good teachers can really make a difference in students’ lives.
- Good communication makes a big difference at work.
- Every donation makes a difference to those in need.